The lord's demesne on a medieval manor consisted of the common lands of the estate where the peasants and serfs had the right to graze their own domestic animals, hunt wild game, and gather wood and other natural items.

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The lord's demesne was the part of the manor directly controlled by the lord and used for his benefit, not the common lands. The common lands were areas where peasants and serfs had rights to graze animals, gather wood, etc., but these were separate from the demesne.

The Lord's Demesne on a Medieval Manor Consisted of the Common